Project Controls Specialist

OverviewWe are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support cost management, schedule control, and performance analytics across construction projects in the General and Aerospace Construction Industry.
This is not a remote position. Key ResponsibilitiesCost Control & Forecasting

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost codes, and cost breakdown structures.
• Support monthly cost-to-complete updates, variance analyses, and margin-at-completion forecasting.
• Monitor committed costs, subcontractor agreements, change orders, labor productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Provide early-warning indicators for cost overruns and schedule risks.

Schedule Management & Progress Reporting

• Review and validate project schedules; ensure logic, sequencing, and resource allocations are accurate.
• Track schedule performance against baseline and integrate schedule data into cost projections and earned-value models.

Change Management & Risk Control

• Evaluate change events for cost/schedule impact and update budgets and forecasts accordingly.
• Maintain project risk registers and provide quantitative risk analysis.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support project controls systems (e.g., Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Foundations)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of cost control and scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Power BI, Excel advanced modeling).
• Understanding of contract terms, schedule logic, and cost accounting structures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with construction projects ranging from $50M-$100M.
• Familiarity with heavy civil and vertical construction, industrial, and aerospace construction
• Experience with ERP systems
• Previous Cost Control performance